In my conversation with Master Yan Zheng, I felt as if I had entered a tranquil Chan temple, surrounded by the refreshing aroma of tea, with the symphony of art and life echoing in my ears. The master’s wisdom flowed like a gentle stream, gradually nourishing my understanding of life. He reminds me that art is not just the colors on a canvas but the discoveries in everyday life. As he puts it, “not defining life is an artistic way of living.” In this fast-paced era, we often find ourselves constrained by rigid frameworks, forgetting the essence of life.